My financial aid package is still small?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>I'm a rising senior and this never occured to me before. In the first 2 years, I received aboyut $20,000 and this past year I got almost $30,000. But for next year, I got only $12,000. I'm thinking about calling the financial aid office ad ask if there's any merit base scholarships I'm eligible for. Is that a good idea?</p>

<p>My financial aid package consist of "Washington University Scholarship" and subsidized loans (Perkins and Stafford). I originally stayed away from merit based scholarships because I knew I couldn't get them. My GPA went down a lot my freshman year but I've now gotten it back up to above 3.5, so I think I may stand a chance now. </p>

<p>I'm also in the business school and have that "Scholars in Business" thing which is supposed to replace the "Washington University Scholarship." But I don't think it means anything because I'm almost certain every b-schooler gets that.</p>

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<p>The fallen one, do you know why your scholarship decrease by $18,000? Did your EFC go up that much? Does the 12,000 include your scholars for business award? I thought Washu keeps your awards the same every year unless there is a significant difference in financial status.</p>

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<p>Also, could it be that you had a sibling who was in college and has since graduated?</p>

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<p>It never hurts to ask the financial aid office for an explanation or a second look at your package. There must be a change in your EFC, or a mistake made somewhere either on your FAFSA by you or by the FA office. You’re a rising senior business student, you should be able to make a business case, pun intended, as to why you’ve got the package. ;)</p>